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The Fifth Paradox

During a time of myths, monsters and fantastic technology, an ancient tablet is discovered that makes a society re-think their place in the universe. When it is discovered that the purpose of their existence…

25 February 2003

The Fifth Paradox is an adventure developed by Scottgames, released 25 February 2003 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What The Fifth Paradox is

The Fifth Paradox is an adventure game developed by Scottgames and released in 2003. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Klik & Play.

The premise, in the publisher's words

During a time of myths, monsters and fantastic technology, an ancient tablet is discovered that makes a society re-think their place in the universe. When it is discovered that the purpose of their existence is to create the being that will someday create their world, a secret team of genetic scientists start creating super powerful beings, in an attempt to create an omnipotent being capable of creating the world. If they do not complete this task in time, existence will dissapear. But problems start to arise, the paradox project produces genetically flawed monsters capable of terrible destruction, and a group of friends must try to solve the mystery and save the planet that is being torn…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action, open world and survival. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

The Fifth Paradox launched on 25 February 2003, within three weeks of Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Final Fantasy X-2, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield and NASCAR Racing 2003 Season.

Released around the same time: Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Final Fantasy X-2, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield, NASCAR Racing 2003 Season.

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When did The Fifth Paradox come out?
The Fifth Paradox was released on 25 February 2003 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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